With over 20 years of experience, knowledge and expertise, we offer full back office support and service to our advisors in all aspects of group benefits giving them the opportunity to stay focused and knowledgeable in front of their prospects and clients.
Leveraging our size with our large block of business with over 14 insurance carriers in Canada, we quote on your behalf as well as analyze/negotiate renewals to ensure the best outcome for you and your clients.
Our ready to present reports give advisors a competitive edge with more knowledge, expertise and confidence allowing them to flourish and excel in the group benefits industry.
Gain confidence in being part of something bigger - a team that can be relied on for their commitment, support and encouragement to see you achieve your goals.
At GroupQuest, we are building an empowered culture through collaboration. Join forces with us as we create dynamic and meaningful partnership opportunities with our advisors and carriers. Together, we will 'always do the right thing' which leads to financial independence and freedom.
Mississauga, ON
Office Tel. 905.272.3060
Mario Malatesta x245
VP Partner Relations - MGA Distribution
c: 416.560.0620
mario@groupquest.ca
Lisa Curic x225
VP Distribution MGA and HRIS Solutions
c: 416.704.1175
lisa@groupquest.ca
Mitzi Sorokolit x228
AVP MGA Solutions
c: 416.937.8363
mitzi@groupquest.ca
Joanne DeFina Pisconti x268
Director Renewals
c: 647.466.6540
joanne@groupquest.ca
Bridget Gordon x231
Director Client Services
c: 647.380.2425
bridget@groupquest.ca
Nick Kastelic x229
Director Marketing
c: 647.973.5434
nick@groupquest.ca
Calgary, AB
Office Tel. 587.349.2506
Debbie Russell x100
Director, Partner Relations – Benefit Solutions
c: 403.862.9041
debbie@groupquest.ca
Vancouver, BC
Office Tel. 604.558.0670
Cathy Seto x101
Director, Partner Relations – Benefit Solutions
c: 604.318.9990
cathy@groupquest.ca
Mississauga, ON
Tel. 905.272.3060
Toll Free 1.866.892.4968
Fax. 905.272.5472
Mario Malatesta
VP Partner Relations – MGA Distribution
x245
mario@groupquest.ca
Lisa Curic
VP Distribution MGA and HRIS Solutions
x225
lisa@groupquest.ca
Mitzi Sorokolit
AVP MGA Solutions
x228
mitzi@groupquest.ca
Renewal Team
Joanne DeFina Pisconti
Director Renewals
x268
joanne@groupquest.ca
Julia Dotto
Sr Account Executive
x523
julia@groupquest.ca
Baset Heddokheel
Sr Account Executive
x255
baset@groupquest.ca
Ken Kostaras
Sr Account Executive
x250
ken@groupquest.ca
Baljit Mehta
Sr Account Executive
x291
baljit@groupquest.ca
Jordan Perri
Sr Account Executive
x248
jordan@groupquest.ca
Aracne Figuero-Dominguez
Sr Account Executive
x230
aracne@groupquest.ca
Ali Gulamhusein
Account Executive
x353
ali@groupquest.ca
Glenda Patten
Renewal Coordinator
x238
glenda@groupquest.ca
Stephanie Rajacic
Account Executive
x256
stephanie@groupquest.ca
Maggie Lahey Suave
Account Executive
x351
maggie@groupquest.ca
Karen Stampe
Account Executive
x708
kassie@groupquest.ca
Bal Vanvat
Account Executive
x352
bal@groupquest.ca
Richard Wright
Account Executive
x226
richard@groupquest.ca
Hussein Al Shihabi
Account Manager
x344
Hussein@groupquest.ca
Andrea Butcher
Account Manager
x271
andrea@groupquest.ca
Jonathan Johnson
Account Manager
x521
jonathan@groupquest.ca
Karla McCarthy
Account Manager
x242
karla@groupquest.ca
Jasleen Cheema
Renewal Analyst
x528
jasleen@groupquest.ca
Mais Msouti
Renewal Analyst
x707
mais@groupquest.ca
Saad Rizki
Renewal Analyst
saad@groupquest.ca
Stacy Sharma
Renewal Analyst
x265
stacy@groupquest.ca
Sonja Cvijetinovic
Renewal Assistant
x526
sonja@groupquest.ca
Rita Palma
Renewal Assistant
x355
rita@groupquest.ca
Sean Siv
Renewal Assistant
x276
sean@groupquest.ca
Chris Sorokolit
Renewal Assistant
x279
chris@groupquest.ca
Shaivya Thakore
Business Systems Engineer
x717
shaivya@groupquest.ca
Nick Kastelic
Director Marketing
x229
nick@groupquest.ca
Angie Bonofiglio
Sr Account Executive
x258
angie@groupquest.ca
Valerie Bingham
Sr Account Executive
x261
val@groupquest.ca
Jeanna Sarmiento
Sr Account Executive
x223
jeanna@groupquest.ca
Pam Dunstall
Sr Account Executive
x273
pam@groupquest.ca
Annabella Cabral
Sr Account Executive
x247
annabella@groupquest.ca
Lori Holter
Account Executive
x240
lori@groupquest.ca
Diana Graham
Account Manager
x239
diana@groupquest.ca
Courtney Barone
Account Manager
x235
courtney@groupquest.ca
Anthony Bruno
Account Manager
x275
anthony@groupquest.ca
Heather Christie
Account Manager
x716
heather@groupquest.ca
Jessica Coulson
Account Manager
Desiree DaSilva
Account Manager
x321
desiree@groupquest.ca
Jessica Mah
Account Manager
x712
jessicam@groupquest.ca
Vladimir Nikic
Account Manager
x709
vladimir@groupquest.ca
Avni Parekh
Account Manager
x341
avni@groupquest.ca
Aneri Patel
Account Manager
x340
aneri@groupquest.ca
Kim Tayag
Account Manager
x237
kim@groupquest.ca
Eric Valve
Account Manager
x524
eric@groupquest.ca
Jennifer Bain
Account Executive
x326
jennifer@groupquest.ca
Jacquie Hendricks
Account Executive
x719
jacquie@groupquest.ca
Sandra Jones
Account Executive
x257
sandra@groupquest.ca
Dawn Golding
Account Executive
x253
dawn@groupquest.ca
Talaira van Buuren
Account Executive
x263
talaira@groupquest.ca
Lauren Campbell
Marketing Coordinator
x243
lauren@groupquest.ca
Sasheen LaPierre
Marketing Coordinator
x706
sasheen@groupquest.ca
Zohaib Maggo
Marketing Coordinator
x527
zohaib@groupquest.ca
Milla Pickfield
Marketing Coordinator
x711
milla@groupquest.ca
Bridget Gordon
Director Client Services
x231
bridget@groupquest.ca
Sonya Zahradnik
Sr Account Executive
x254
sonya@groupquest.ca
Julia Bingham
Service Coordinator
x256
juliab@groupquest.ca
Rachelle Carrera
Service Coordinator
x701
rachelle@groupquest.ca
Vanesa Dala
Service Coordinator
x249
vanesa@groupquest.ca
Jasmin Hehar
Service Coordinator
x272
jasmin@groupquest.ca
Liz Henry
Service Coordinator
x267
liz@groupquest.ca
Troy Mikjaniec
Service Coordinator
x241
troy@groupquest.ca
Lira Mirena
Service Coordinator
x0
lira@groupquest.ca
Shannon Neary
Service Coordinator
x354
shannon@groupquest.ca
Anna Rzezniczek
Service Coordinator
x342
anna@groupquest.ca
Emily Vaughan
Service Coordinator
x234
emily@groupquest.ca
Pina Perugini
Director, MGA+ Client Solutions
x259
pina@groupquest.ca
Janine Allicock
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x269
janine@groupquest.ca
Dolly Harrilal
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x343
dolly@groupquest.ca
Melissa Chetram
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x345
melissa@groupquest.ca
Kristy Bramall
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x713
kristy@groupquest.ca
Debbie Graham
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x714
debbieg@groupquest.ca
Jolene Cullen
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
x349
jolene@groupquest.ca
Kim Chase
Account Manager, MGA+ Client Solutions
204.291.9292
kimc@groupquest.ca
Calgary, AB
Tel. 587.349.2506
Toll Free 1.866.892.4968
Debbie Russell
Director, Partner Relations – Benefit Solutions
x100
debbie@groupquest.ca
Karen Elhorn
Service Coordinator
x101
karen@groupquest.ca
Vancouver, BC
Tel. 604.558.0671
Toll Free. 1.844.338.0670
Cathy Seto
Direct, Partner Relations – Benefit Solutions
x101
cathy@groupquest.ca
The services and assistance that the people at GroupQuest provide have helped me improve the quality and professionalism that I bring to my client relationships. Coupled with their wealth of industry experience, I really feel I have a truly indispensable asset for my business.
-Kevin Giffin
Full Circle Financial
It's been over 4 years since I signed an MGA contract with GroupQuest and I could not be happier. From producing beautiful, detailed renewal reports, to providing competitive market surveys, to handling client requests and problems...GroupQuest has made my group insurance business way more productive, profitable and way less time consuming. Mario, Lisa and their team do most of the work I used to do. Their work is timely and accurate and it really is a pleasure doing business with them.
-Bram Friedman
Friedman Financial
I have been very happy with the service from GroupQuest. They handle my cases with care and present my renewals in a very professional manner. In a world that is becoming ever busier it is nice to have a Group MGA that understands what I need with respect to the Group business.
-Stephen O'Neill
Assante Wealth Management
I have been in business for 31 years and would best be described as one who covers a broad spectrum including Mutual Funds, Life and Health Insurance and Group Insurance. In the past few years it became apparent that I could no longer provide the level of expertise in the group sector that my clients required, nor could I devote sufficient time to handle the administrative requirements of my groups. GroupQuest and Lisa Curic proved to be the perfect solution to my problem. They have delivered a very high standard of service and are particularly valuable at renewal time with their advice and their willingness to both seek out the best carriers and negotiate the best pricing for my clients. Their presentation material makes me look like a Pro without necessitating that I spend large amounts of preparation time. I am able to keep the personal relationships with the business owners and leverage the services that GroupQuest provides into additional business in other lines of business.
GroupQuest is a good choice for anyone who wants great service and results while minimizing time commitments to their group line of business.-John Near, MBA, CLU
Chartered Financial Planner, Sun Life Financial
Contracting with GroupQuest was the best business decision I have made as an Independent Broker. Their experience, professionalism and dedication to details have given me a big confidence boost when meeting with my existing and prospective clients. Having GroupQuest market and prepare my presentations has given me more time to do what I like doing best which is being in front of clients.
-Claudio Romano
CR Financial
It has been a real pleasure being able to do business with GroupQuest; they offer expertise of execution and friendly and timely service whenever it is needed. GroupQuest has been a great partner that has been able to assist me in growing my business and servicing my business efficiently.
-Todd Elson
Safety Group Benefits Inc.
GroupQuest does a fabulous job in providing marketing and administration support for my group insurance business, allowing me time to focus on client service and the growth of my business. Any broker with an interest in group business should work with GroupQuest. Give them a try and you’ll see the difference it makes very quickly!
-Nick M. Svab
Svab Insurance Inc.
Our relationship with GroupQuest provides us with the confidence that we can be in the Group marketplace, and provide a competitive value added service that would not be possible without their support. We also appreciate how Mario, Lisa and everyone at GroupQuest are professional and so easy to work with. Thank You GroupQuest!
-Rui B. Ferandes
Fernandes Financial Inc.
GroupQuest allows me to focus on what I do best while their team of Associates are working behind the scene in preparing comprehensive quotations and comparisons. GroupQuest compliments my book of business and gives me the peace of mind of knowing that each year my clients have the most competitive Group products. Thank you for all your ongoing support.
-David Green
David M. Green Insurance Agency Ltd.
Working with GroupQuest has not only made my job easier, it has made me look more professional with my clients. The assistance and expertise they provide frees up my time to focus on prospecting new business. In addition, the marketing material generated is far beyond what I was able to provide to my prospects and clients. I can’t imagine going back to the old way of doing business!”
-Kevin M. Wallwork
Benefits Management Group Inc.
GroupQuest has been the driving force in a large shift in the way the benefits industry does business. Being in the forefront of this shift not only shows Mario and Lisa's vision but their success proves masterful implementation. The team at GroupQuest allows you as an advisor, to do what you do best, source and close business and maintain relationships with your clients while they manage the backroom paperwork, allowing you to be involved. The advisor has the opportunity to include the team as part of their own with the client or keep them your little secret. The large block that GQ has attained gives you, the advisor, a better negotiating and problem solving position with the carriers. GroupQuest understands your sense of urgency and the importance of every client relationship and works above and beyond to make sure you always look like a "superstar". The team at GQ are at the top of their game under the inspired leadership of Lisa and Mario. I couldn't, nor would I ever want to do it without them.
-Julie Katz
Partner, GBK Strategic Financial
I have been working with GroupQuest since June 2012. I am extremely pleased with the work that they provide. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff always acts with tremendous professionalism. Having their support, it allows me to grow my business and provide superior service to my existing clients. I would highly recommend GroupQuest to any advisor who is looking to work with a Group MGA.
-Connie Santos
CSI & Associates
We have been working with GroupQuest Benefits Resources since inception and have always been pleased with the level of professionalism that they exhibit. GroupQuest provide a value-added level of service to their clients through their expertise and relationship with insurers. They strive to represent the client’s best interests in a positive and proactive way, often looking for alternates and solutions to problems. Through their reputation in the industry for both honesty and thoroughness, they have established themselves as a premier MGA in the industry. Their flexibility and proactivity has resulted in a strong relationship with Cooperators while always representing the best interests of the client.
-Martin Walker, B.A., CEBS
Manager, Group Sales and Business Development, The Co-operators
It is always a pleasure dealing with such knowledgeable and experienced people. You can expect friendly service, as well as clear and concise direction regardless of the complexity of the situation. It is no wonder GroupQuest has been so successful and has become one of our truly elite business partners
-Sunil Hirjee, Sales Representative & Manuelo Couto, Account Executive
Desjardins Financial Security
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